Have you heard of the Catalan trinxat ? It is a typical Catalan recipe from the Cerdanya area. This dish made from cabbage and potatoes, of humble origin, is well known in Catalan cuisine and a great accompaniment to grilled meat and fish. Cabbage, also known as cabbage, is a vegetable that has little fat and provides protein, vitamin C and folic acid to our diet.
We encourage you to prepare this potato and cabbage trinxat with the simple steps.
Ingredients to make Potato and cabbage Trinxat:
- 400 grams of Cabbage
- 4 units of Potato
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1 pinch of salt
How to make potato and cabbage Trinxat:
- We gather all the ingredients to make the potato and cabbage trinxat.
- Trinxat is traditionally cooked with a couple of garlic, but we have decided not to include them in the recipe.
- We remove the outer leaves of the cabbage or cabbage and cut it into long strips.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium wedges.
- Remember that potatoes provide us with a large amount of energy and are rich in fiber.
- Cook the potatoes and cabbage in a pot with plenty of boiling water and a little salt.
- Let cook for approximately 20-25 minutes (depends on the thickness of the potatoes).
- The cabbage must be made into a paste, almost undone, in order to prepare the Catalan trinxat.
- Mash the potatoes and cabbage with the help of a fork. Season with salt and add a little ground black pepper.
- On the other hand, we sauté the bacon in a pan until it is golden.
- If you decide to use garlic for this Catalan trinxat, now is the time to add it: cut it into slices and sauté it with the bacon.